Latest News & Events

19 December 2015

It’s important for us to keep up with news from the DBS, so their newsletter is much anticipated here in the CBS office. In case you missed it, let us fill you in on the latest news from the DBS.

1 December 2015

Previous guidance provided by the Home Office has meant that many people who had previously been detained under the Mental Health Act were at risk of losing employment opportunities due to the lack of clarity provided in their DBS checks.

1 December 2015

At the end of October, David Cameron announced a review to determine whether Islamist extremists have infiltrated every walk of life from schools to the NHS.

30 November 2015

Whether you are a large or small company, you may need to carry out large numbers of DBS checks per year, perhaps on your potential hires or your existing staff.

9 November 2015

As an employer, applying for a DBS check for potential employees is an important step towards ensuring that you have all the information about the people you are hiring and that you are managing the risks of fraudulent applicants.

5 November 2015

When going through the recruitment process, CVs are typically crucial pieces of information to you as an employer.

20 October 2015

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulates over 50,000 organisations and runs hundreds of thousands of FCA screening checks on individuals each year.

19 October 2015

Setting up and running an under 18s sports club is so much more than just playing sport; it takes a lot of hard work and dedication. And a key component of this is the importance of not taking a lax approach to safeguarding.

14 October 2015

The Disclosure and Barring Service has announced that it is launching a new pilot, which will enable successful criminal background checks across the European Union (EU), as of today.

10 October 2015

A not-for-profit organisation that uses its surplus revenue for charitable or community work is very generous and extremely important in helping numerous people, even changing lives.

1 October 2015

Employment screening is one of the most widely used steps in the hiring process, however many still fail to implement a solid employment screening strategy which is key to managing employment risks effectively.

20 September 2015

If you’re in charge of HR or hiring new staff at a local leisure centre there’s something you should know… all potential staff members need to go through employment screening. However, not all will need to receive an in-depth Enhanced DBS Check.